Strep A Test Kit, Cassette

Streptococcus pyogenes is non-motile gram-positive cocci, which contains the Lancefield group A antigens that can cause serious infections such as pharyngitis, respiratory infection, impetigo, endocarditis, meningitis, puerperal sepsis, and arthritis. Left untreated, these infections can lead to serious complications, including rheumatic fever and peritonsillar abscess.Traditional identification procedures for Group A Streptococci infection involve the isolation and identification of viable organisms using techniques that require 24 to 48 hours or longer.

The Strep A Rapid Test Device (Throat Swab) is a rapid chromatographic immunoassay for the qualitative detection of Strep A antigens from throat swab specimens to aid in the diagnosis of Group A Streptococcal infection. The test utilizes antibodies specific for whole cell Lancefield Group A Streptococcus to selectively detect Strep A antigens in a throat swab specimen.

Product Features ·  Quick results in 5 minutes. ·  Easy to operate ·  Sample type: Throat swab ·  Shelf Life: 24 months ·  Storage condition: 2~30℃ Performance Characteristics Sensitivity: 94.4% (88.7%-97.7%) * Specificity: 97.3% (95.1%-98.6%) * *95% Confidence intervals

Strep A Rapid Test Device

Operation Procedure

1. 1. Prepare the extraction buffer.
2. 2. Collect Specimen – Collect throat swab specimen according to the instruction for use.
3. 3. Extract the Specimen – Place the swab into the extraction buffer to extract the specimen.
4. 4. Apply to Test Device – Add 3 drops of the extracted sample to the device.
5. 5. Read Results – Read results at 5 minutes.
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Interpretation of Results

Positive: Two colored lines appear. One in control line region and another in test line region.

Negative: One colored line appears in the control line region. No line appears in test line region.

Invalid: Control line fails to appear.

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